On-demand open day

Welcome to our postgraduate and short course on-demand open day, a resource hub filled with Escape Studios highlights to navigate at a time which suits you.

Check out recorded talks from our recent open day, find out about the application journey and view more resources below.

Looking for a particular subject? Skip to the following points.

  • Introduction to Escape Studios – 0:00
  • 3D Animation – 11:17
  • Motion Graphics – 26:11
  • VFX (2D) – 32:27
  • VFX (3D) – 51:25
  • Character and Creature Creation – 57.02
  • Concept Art – 1:03:52
  • Technical Art – 1:08:31
  • Game Design – 1:15:24
  • Game Art – 1:18:03
  • How to apply – 1:22.37

Our Postgraduate courses

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3D Animation

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Character & Creature Creation
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Game Art
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Visual Effects Production (Compositing)
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Visual Effects Production (3D)
Spaceship above an orange planet
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Concept Art and Experience Design
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Motion Graphics
Rocky ruins with glowing blue lighting and a grey cloudy sky
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Game Design
A green glowing tombstone beneath a green tree
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Technical Art for Games and VFX
Programming Boids simulations - lots of bright colours against a black background
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Programming for Games and VFX
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UI/UX for Games and Interactive Media

Our Short Courses

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3D Animation
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Character & Creature Creation
Mexican shrine surrounded by Neon flowers
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Game Art
Paddington Bear character hanging from a rope whilst cleaning windows
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3D for Visual Effects
Spiderman character running along green roof
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Compositing for Visual Effects

Evening Online Courses

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2D Animation with Toon Boom Harmony
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2D Character Design
Spiderman character launching a web from his wrist
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3D Animation

A colourful animated office with a desk and laptop
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Motion Graphics
Storyboarding sketch of a child leaving a house with a red umbrella
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Storyboarding
Four drawings of oriental characters on a white and grey background
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Concept Art
Animated jester character holding hands with a male
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Character Creation for Games and VFX
A green glowing tombstone beneath a green tree
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Video Games Art Production
Spaceman stood next to a crashed spaceship
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3D Foundation
Female character shouting at an animated cat and mouse
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Compositing for Visual Effects
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Producing for VFX
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Houdini

Need help with your application? Our admissions page has everything you'll need to apply.

Navigate your creative journey

More about us

Get to know the industry
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Why Escape Studios

Find out how Escape Studios has been supplying the creative industries with studio-ready talent across animation, games and visual effects since 2002.
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Get to know the industry

Get ahead of the game with our range of guides and learning resources.
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Our tutors

Learn from the best! Our industry-trained tutors have worked on credits including the Harry Potter movies, Black Mirror, Game of Thrones, and other hugely successful titles. They can offer insight into the rapidly evolving creative industries and support you in kickstarting your career.
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Prospectus

Check out our digital prospectuses for an overview of our courses designed with industry, student work and testimonials from Escapees.
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Careers Guide

Download our guide for essential info about pipelines, job roles, expected salaries, skill requirements and qualifications needed.
REEL Talk

Showreel Guide

A showreel is your chance to stand out and show creative studios what you're made of. Find top tips in this guide on how to land your first job.
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Unreal Engine 5 Guide

Discover Unreal Engine 5 with insights from our expert tutors and industry partners, including a selection of tutorials and Q&As.
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International Student Guide

Our International Student Guide answers all your questions about studying at Escape Studios, from entry requirements to student visas.

Meet Us
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Evenings in May

Postgraduate and short course taster sessions

Get a hands-on feel for what it's like to study with us by joining one of our taster sessions.
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Wednesday 18th June, 6:00pm BST

Postgraduate and short course open events

Meet our team, hear about our postgraduate and short courses and get all your burning questions answered.
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Wednesday Afternoons

Campus tours

Explore our studios for a feel of what it's like to study with us and get your questions answered by one of our friendly Applicant Advisors.
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VIEW ON DEMAND

Escapeverse Live

Join Escapeverse Live, the reimagined global event celebrating VFX, animation, games, and tech! This four-day online event is open to all, from seasoned professionals to industry newcomers.